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Maternal gut microbiome composition and preterm births Maternal gut microbiome composition may be linked to preterm births People associate several things regarding pregnancy to eclipses and oth… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Sep 11, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Our understanding of lightning has been driven by fear and shaped by curiosity Playwright Tom Stoppard, in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," provides one of the best definitions of science: "The scientific… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Sep 9, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The words ‘Just believing’ are not there in the dictionaries of science Q: Why do some people find comfort in the idea of being "recycled" into nature rather than believing in an afterlife? Krishna: Because… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Sep 6, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Don't blame the criminals for everything they do Don't blame the criminals for everything they do. A suspected perpetrator who can barely remember his name, several traffic violations com… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Sep 2, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
How animals get drunk Q: Do animals drink alcohol? Krishna: In nature, plants don’t produce ethanol directly. Instead, it’s made primarily by the yeast Saccharom… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Aug 24, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Hight-salt diet sparks brain inflammation that could explain stubborn high blood pressure Image source: Adobe stock A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure. The researc… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Aug 20, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
COVID infection ages blood vessels, especially in women A COVID infection, particularly in women, may lead to blood vessels aging around five years, according to research published in the Europea… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Aug 19, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
A good alternative to LASIK to correct eye shape and vision Millions of people around the world have altered vision, ranging from blurriness to blindness. But not everyone wants to wear prescription… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Aug 19, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Life arose as a consequence of the universe's physical laws and conditions Q: Why did the Universe create life? Krishna: You are asking this question as if that is 'intended'. However, The Universe didn't "create"… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Aug 17, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The science of Idlis - 2 Q: What are the disadvantages of eating idli? Krishna: Idlis are usually made from black gram and parboiled rice. Black gram, also kno… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Aug 16, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa